Personal religiousness and ethical judgements: An empirical analysis

Author(s): Dawson, L. E.

Journal/Book: J Bus Ethics. 1996; 15: Spuiboulevard 50, PO Box 17, 3300 AA Dordrecht, Netherlands. Kluwer Academic Publ. 359-372.

Abstract: It has been acknowledged on numerous occasions that personal religiousness is a potential source of ethical norms, and consequently, an influence in ethical evaluations. An extensive literature review provides little in the way of empirical investigation of this recognized affect. This investigation conceptualizes religiousness as a motivation for ethical action, and discovers significant differences in ethical judgements among respondents categorized by personal religious motivation. Suggestions as to the source of these differences, and the implications which they offer to managers are discussed and supported from the literature.

Note: Article JW Clark, James Madison Univ, Coll Business, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 USA

Keyword(s): BUSINESS ETHICS; EXTRINSIC RELIGIOUSNESS; MULTIDIMENSIONAL SCALE

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